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The Independent UK
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Damian Spellman

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s fierce rematch given London date

The highly anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is reportedly set for Saturday, November 15, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The bout was originally slated for September 20, but a delay was necessitated after Eubank Jr indicated he would not be prepared for the earlier date.

Their ferocious initial encounter, fought at the 160lb middleweight limit, saw Eubank Jr emerge victorious by unanimous points decision. All three judges scored the contest 116-112 when they met at the same venue in April.

He later claimed he had undergone eye surgery after being “headbutted” by Benn and spent two nights in hospital as a result of severe dehydration.

Eubank Jr celebrates with his father after his victory over Benn in April (Bradley Collyer/PA)

The fight captured the imagination of boxing fans after rekindling memories of the fierce rivalry between their fathers three decades earlier.

Chis Eubank Sr, who had seemingly been estranged from his son for some time, made a surprise appearance before the bout and the pair shared an emotional greeting.

Eubank Sr later said his son had “upheld the family name” after inflicting the first defeat of Benn’s professional career.

In a social media post, shared in an Instagram story by Saudi kingpin Turki Alalshikh, Ring Magazine said: “The Ring has learned Sela completed the deal for the highly anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch on November 15 in Tottenham Stadium.

“The event will be presented as ‘The Ring: Unfinished Business’.

“The event will be promoted by Sela and sponsored by Riyadh Season and Ring Magazine.”

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